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Audemars-Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin Tourbillon

40th Anniversary Limited Edition 

The Royal Oak turns 40 in 2012. This spectacularly non-conformist watch, consistently ahead of its time, has made a profound and enduring impact on the history of Audemars Piguet. As the first ever luxury sports watch, the Royal Oak has become a legend. To celebrate this anniversary as it rightly deserves, the Manufacture in Le Brassus is unveiling the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak Tourbillon, a variation combining horological complexity, modern styling and a sporting temperament. In light of its exceptional nature, this platinum anniversary edition is issued in a 40-piece limited series. 

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first high-end steel watch in due style, the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak Tourbillon model introduced in 2012 naturally reflects the powerful aesthetic codes that have contributed to the lasting impression on collective memory that has been made by this collection. These notably include the octagonal bezel and its eight polished hexagonal screws – still made of white gold – secured on the back by eight bolts. Between the bezel and the case, the visible gasket inspired by historical diver’s helmets remains a distinctive characteristic of this collection. Moreover, the Royal Oak also owes its reputation to its case seamlessly integrated – a rare occurrence in 1972 – with a tapering-type bracelet composed of non-identical links arranged in diminishing order. These signature features that have been an integral part of the collection since its origins continue to appear in all the contemporary Royal Oak models, including of course the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak Tourbillon watch. 

The Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak Tourbillon model reinterprets the original codes and values of the collection, while effectively transcending them. This engraved and numbered model bearing a legendary history is issued in a 40-piece limited series. 

MOVEMENT 

- Hand-wound Manufacture Calibre 2924 

- Total diameter: 31.50 mm (14 lignes) 

- Thickness: 4.46 mm 

- 25 jewels 

- 216 parts 

- Minimal power reserve: approx. 70 hours 

- Cadence of balance: 21,600 vibrations/hour 

CASE 

-950 platinum case (41 mm), glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback 

-Water-resistant to 50 m 

DIAL 

- Openworked slate grey dial, white gold applied hour-markers 

- Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating 

BRACELET 

- 950 platinum bracelet with AP folding clasp 

FUNCTION 

- Hours, minutes 

- Power reserve 

REFERENCE 

26511PT.OO.1220PT.01

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Audemars-Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

This 41mm Royal Oak Chronograph houses Calibre 2385, a mechanical selfwinding movement driving hour and minute hands, small seconds, a date display and the chronograph functions. 304-part Calibre 2385 has a 40-hour power reserve and a frequency of 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz). The monobloc oscillating weight is made of 18-carat gold.

This new Royal Oak Chronograph measuring 41 mm in diameter is also available in several steel or pink gold versions with a choice of black, silver-toned or blue dial (the latter being reserved for the steel version). It is fitted with a steel or pink gold bracelet or a leather strap. 

MOVEMENT 

- Selfwinding Calibre 2385 

- Total diameter : 26.20 mm (11 ½ lignes) 

- Thickness : 5.50 mm 

- 37 jewels 

- 304 parts 

- Minimal power reserve : approx. 40 hours 

- Cadence of balance : 21,600 vibrations/hour 

CASE 

- 18-carat pink gold case (41 mm), glareproofed sapphire crystal 

- Screw-locked crown 

- Water-resistant to 50 m 

DIAL 

- Black dial with ‘’Grande Taerie’’ pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers 

- Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating 

STRAP 

-Hand-sewn ‘’large square scale’’ black crocodile strap with 18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp 

FUNCTION 

- Hours, minutes, small seconds, date 

- Chronograph 

REFERENCE 

26320OR.OO.D002CR.01

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In its pursoot to present their newest collection, Audemars-Piguet has released this informative video. The Swiss watchmaker explains what goes into the new Jules Audemars extra-thin watch collection. The new collection has been unveiled under The Art Of Timeless Precision theme.

" “We are excited to unveil the much anticipated new Jules Audemars collections under the theme The Art of Timeless Precision,” Mr. David von Gunten, CEO of Audemars Piguet Hong Kong and Mainland China commented during the press conference. “Over the years, Audemars Piguet has consistently cultivated its history, pursuing ever more advanced technical and aesthetic challenges while never losing sight of the traditional values. The new Jules Audemars collection is an eloquent tribute to this time-honoured philosophy, and The Art of Timeless Precision perfectly expresses the unique synergy the collection shares with photography – timelessness and precision.”  "

These watches are perfection to me. Can't wait to be able to get my hands on one.